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Supply and support of HLA Rapid typing systems

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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04 Mar 2021 at 12:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Supply and support of HLA Rapid typing systems" is being conducted by NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), based in Bristol, England. This initiative falls within the medical equipment industry category and is currently in the Award stage following an open procurement method. The contract has a total value of £502,000 and spans a duration from 12 February 2021 to 11 February 2025. The opportunity includes provisions for services through a framework agreement that allows the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and Welsh Blood Service (WBS) to utilise the agreement. The tender concluded on 14 January 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and consumables, specifically those providing rapid typing systems and diagnostic kits. Companies capable of delivering efficient, timely solutions that meet the demands of NHS Blood & Transplant’s critical services in organ transplantation and transfusion compatibility will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Established suppliers such as VH Bio Ltd and Alpha Biotech Ltd have already been awarded contracts, highlighting the competitive landscape for suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and support of HLA Rapid typing systems

Notice Description

Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (H&I) is a strategic business function of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) that provides a portfolio of testing and advice which supports the diagnosis and/ or treatment of a variety of medical conditions in the following clinical areas: - Solid organ transplantation and clinical advice for donor selection - Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and clinical advice for donor selection - Blood transfusion and transfusion reactions (SHOT) - Platelet refractoriness and provision of HLA/ HPA selected components - Platelet immunology - Granulocyte immunology - Immunogenetics including diagnostic testing and pharmacogenetics - Haematopoietic stem cell donor registry typing NHSBT require HLA typing systems that can produce a result in less than two hours. This is to ensure compatibility between donors and recipients of HLA selected platelets, haematopoietic stem cells for transplantation and solid organ transplantation (renal, liver and cardiothoracic). We must be able to perform HLA typing in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve. We will work with the successful suppliers to realise this ambition and to perform HLA rapid typing in an efficient, timely and cost effective manner to meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the patients we serve. For NHSBT these services are supplied through a national network of six laboratories located at Birmingham, Bristol, Colindale, Newcastle, Sheffield and Tooting. Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and Welsh Blood Service (WBS) are allowed to utilise this agreement. The Framework Agreement was awarded for 4 years and divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - New HLA (Rapid) typing equipment - awarded to VH Bio Lot 2 - Kits for HLA (Rapid) typing systems - awarded to VH Bio Ltd and Alpha Biotech Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-823b5449-aa0c-476f-8281-01494724d494
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce63336e-6bc8-4b11-8cb4-66d3a69bebda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£502,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£502,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS43 7QH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALPHA BIOTECH

VH BIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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